Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Margaret "Peggy" Zobrist
Sep 28, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" (Owens) Brown Zobrist
August 9, 1949 - September 28, 2026
A giant hug from one of her grandchildren. An Illini victory. A stylish outfit put together just right. A niece or nephew to cheer for. A family finding the right home.
These were some of the things that lit up Margaret Louise "Peggy" (Owens) Brown Zobrist. She built a full and...
Beverly Pedigo
Sep 28, 2026
Beverly E. Pedigo, 95, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora, Illinois.
She was born on June 7, 1931, in Decatur, Illinois, to Donald and Mildred Biggers Caldwell. She married Harold Pedigo 75 years ago on March 30, 1950, in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Harold passed away on March 21, 2026. She was also...
Barbara J. Ehley
Sep 27, 2026
Barbara J. Ehley, 72, of North Pekin, IL, passed away at 9:58 pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on February 12, 1954, in Milwaukee, WI, to Charlie and Muriel (Kenney) Pelant.
Surviving are her children, Matthew Ehley of North Pekin, IL, Christopher (Jackie) Ehley of Chicago, IL, and Max Ehley of Germantown Hills, IL; grandchildren, Braylinn...
Rosemary E. Christ
Sep 26, 2026
Rosemary E. Christ, 79, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 4:52 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on April 19, 1947, in Washington, IL, to Edmund J. and Anna J. (Nauman) Grebner. She married Larry J. Christ on September 13, 1965, in Metamora, IL.
Surviving are her husband, Larry of Lowpoint, IL; two daughters, Lisa (Timothy)...
Diana Lutton
Sep 25, 2026
Diana Lynne Lutton, 60, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on August 7, 1966, in Peoria, the daughter of Allison and Lillie Dishman Behymer.
Surviving are her companion of many years, Douglas Barrett of Washington; one daughter, Ericca Barrett (Shawn Green) of Washington, Illinois; two sons, Grant (Emily) Barrett of Mapleton,...
Kenneth B. "Chip" Rubel
Sep 22, 2026
Kenneth B. “Chip” Rubel, 64, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away surrounded by his daughters on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on September 29, 1961, in Peoria, IL, to Charles R. and Velva F. Greer.
Surviving are his daughters, Kerri (Gary) of Warm Springs, AR and Cassie (Tyler) Kelso of Crawfordsville,...
William "Bill" Beadles
Sep 20, 2026
William "Bill" Thomas Beadles, 86, of Taylors, South Carolina, formerly of Pekin, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 2, 1940, in Plymouth, Illinois, the son of M. Wayne Beadles and Goldie Mae Hagan Beadles, and brother to H. Alicia Beadles Wilson (Gordon), Herbert D. Beadles (Anita),...
Harold "Mickey" Wittekiend
Sep 19, 2026
Harold "Mickey" Wittekiend, 74, of East Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Mickey was born on August 6, 1952, to the late Harold and Catherine Wittekiend. He married Teri L. Lathrop on September 30, 1988. She passed away on December 31, 2019. He later married Karen Camper...
Marilyn Kay Reed
Sep 19, 2026
Marilyn Kay Reed, 85, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 6:20 am on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 10, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Charles and Christine Cook Palmer. She married Louis Joseph "L.J." Enlow on September 6, 1958, in Cape Girardeau. He passed away on December 7, 2009....
Thomas Klaus
Sep 15, 2026
Tom Klaus, 91, formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, Illinois.
He was born to Arthur and Esther Klaus on August 3, 1935, in Eureka, Illinois.
Tom attended Illinois Wesleyan University and earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois.
Tom was employed as a sales representative for...
Shelby Reese Baker
Sep 15, 2026
Shelby R. Baker, 17, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:20 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her residence.
Shelby Reese Baker was born on November 13, 2008, and from the very beginning, she was a gift that changed the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Shelby lived with the rare genetic condition Pallister-Killian syndrome (PKS), a condition that...
Philip Nofsinger
Sep 14, 2026
Philip Silas Nofsinger, an 18-year-old resident of Washington, Illinois, tragically passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026.
He was born on December 1, 2007, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Stephen and Julie Bowman Nofsinger.
Surviving are his parents of Washington; and brothers, Andrew (Cara) Nofsinger, Nathan (Augusta) Nofsinger, and Benjamin (Bethany) Nofsinger, all of Washington, Seth Nofsinger (girlfriend Vaidehi) of Longview,...
Judith Holderness
Sep 13, 2026
Judith Ann Holderness, 82, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, to Lawrence Houlihan and Gladys (Nicholson) Houlihan.
Judy married the love of her life, William Charles Holderness, on March 3, 1963. They shared 49 years of marriage before Bill’s passing in 2012.
During her working years, Judy was...
Joshua Lee Brooks
Sep 12, 2026
Joshua Lee Brooks, 48, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, due to a single car accident in Oklahoma City, OK.
He was born on August 31, 1978, in Peoria, IL, to Ronald Brooks and Carol A. (Smith) Loser.
Josh leaves behind his mother and stepfather, Carol and Monte Loser; children, Dominic (Cheynne) Brooks of Chicago, IL, Lauren Brooks...
Margaret K. "Peg" Heinz
Sep 12, 2026
Margaret K. “Peg” Heinz, 83, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Peg was born on October 2, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, to Steven and Dorothy (DuBois) Morarity. Her early years were spent growing up on a farm in Missouri, where life was simple and hard work was part...
Steve Robinson
Sep 8, 2026
Charles Steven Robinson, 72, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Steve was born on June 6, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona the son of Charlie and Gloria Dempster Robinson. He married Mona Willman on October 28, 1977, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Metamora, Illinois.
Surviving are his wife, Mona, of Washington;...
Sharon Mosier
Sep 7, 2026
Sharon L. Mosier, 80, of Marquette Heights, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at her residence.She was born on October 20, 1945, in Peoria, the daughter of Earl and Wilma Bouton Pennington. She married Dexter Mosier on April 6, 1991.
Surviving are her husband, Dexter of Marquette Heights, and their six children, David (Linda) Overholt of Gilbert, Arizona; Brad (Marla)...
D. Larry Krigbaum
Sep 4, 2026
D. Larry Krigbaum, 84, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Larry was born on February 23, 1942, in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of Samuel and Pearl Krigbaum. He married Nancy Zuidema in Peoria on June 8, 1968.
Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy of Peoria, and one daughter, Dena (Jason...
Dorothy L. "Dottie" Crone
Sep 1, 2026
Dorothy L. “Dottie” Crone, 94, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:48 pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora.
She was born on July 15, 1932, in Peoria Heights, IL, to Jesse C. and Frances (Miller) Sanderson. She married John A. Crone on June 14, 1952, at the Treasure Island Naval Base in Oakland, CA. He passed...
Robert C. Doerr III
Aug 28, 2026
Robert C. Doerr, III, 79, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 1:15 pm on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on May 15, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Robert C. and Eleanor M. (Hodgkins) Doerr Sr. He married Donna K. Borton on May 19, 1972, in Peoria, IL. She passed away on April, 26, 2020.
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